Describing this as a revolutionary
step, Mr Anil Diggikar, in his address, stressed that this new system developed
by Navis, a global leader in terminal operating systems, will significantly
enhance the efficiency of JNPCT. It has been JNPT’s endeavour to
continuously boost infrastructure at the Port in order to facilitate ease of
doing business, which includes digitisation, he added.

Technology is a strong facilitative
tool and this most modern TOS will help JNPCT provide further value to the
trade, emphasised Mr Neeraj Bansal. He called on the JNPT team handling the
migration and operation to be focused, and also sought feedback from Navis
officials on the process. He reaffirmed JNPT’s commitment to facilitate
cost-competitiveness for the trade, so that India’s exports are competitive
and imports cheaper, with the aim of ultimately benefiting the common man. The
trade was also asked to give feedback on the new system as it is implemented.

Ms See Jean Lau highlighted that
Navis has over 330 TOS users worldwide, and that the company also works with
carriers. She gave a presentation on the system.

Earlier, Mr Unnikrishnan Nair said
that the digitisation initiative will facilitate JNPT being at par with the top
international ports. He disclosed that 17 top people (who were given
certificates on the occasion) from the Port have been trained for the migration,
which is expected to take place in less than a year. He complimented Mr Diggikar
and Mr Bansal for their leadership in facilitating and initiating this
migration.

Capt. Umesh Grover and Capt. Ram
Iyer, representing CFSAI and MANSA, respectively, lauded this initiative of
JNPT. Capt. Grover said it was the right time to get the new system, with the
mega fourth terminal set to become operational by the end of this year. Capt.
Iyer described it as another landmark achievement by the Port’s management
team, adding that it will help move towards an integrated cargo community
system.

JNPT highlights
salient features of SPARCS N4

Allows Seamless Integration:
The open architecture of SPARCS N4 can easily connect to our existing systems
and add new applications as our business grows.